Call2Recycle Canada expands program for vape devices in Quebec

Battery collection and recycling organization Call2Recycle Canada is expanding its Recycle Your Vapes program in Quebec to include cannabis vape devices. The Toronto-based organization says the initiative is supported by Quebec’s government and Recyc-Québec and aims to address an “urgent environmental issue.”

Building on the initial program launched Jan. 1, Call2Recycle says this expansion responds to the rapid growth of battery-powered products and evolving cannabis consumption methods, ensuring proper end-of-life recycling.

Working with producers, retailers, government entities, municipal partners and stakeholders, the organization is deploying a “safe and responsible solution” that prevents batteries and device components from ending up in landfills and creates a model that can be implemented across Canada.

“As the market evolves, recycling solutions must keep pace, and Call2Recycle continues to support the transition to responsible recycling practices,” Call2Recycle Canada President and CEO Joe Zenobio says. “Whether it’s household batteries or those embedded in emerging products, our mission remains the same: to provide safe, convenient and proven solutions for responsible collection and recycling.

“With nearly 30 years of leadership in battery management, Call2Recycle is proud to contribute to Quebec’s waste reduction goals through an innovative program designed to keep up with a constantly changing market.”

The expansion of the Recycle Your Vapes program complements Call2Recycle’s stewardship efforts by emphasizing long-term solutions for the safe collection and processing of embedded batteries and recoverable materials such as metals and plastics, according to the organization. The program has been developed and managed by Call2Recycle along with producers, government entities and Crown corporations, and in consultation with the Ministry of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks; the Ministry of Health and Social Services; Recyc-Québec; and other stakeholders.

Call2Recycle says the program is growing its collection network to maximize convenience and accessibility for adult consumers across Quebec. Participating drop-off locations are equipped with specially designed containers for safety and ease of use, with more sites planned as the program expands. Once collected, qualified partners sort and recycle the batteries and other device components to recover valuable materials and ensure proper end-of-life management.

Consumers in the province can find their nearest drop-off location and learn more about the program by visiting the Call2Recycle Canada’s Recycle Your Vapes website.